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IRCC invites 893 PNP candidates in new Express Entry draw

February 1, 2023 admin canadian immigration, cec, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fsw, fswp, immigration, IRCC

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:44:30 +0000

IRCC has held its third Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued permanent resident invitations to 893 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 733. This was the first program-specific Express Entry draw since July 2022. Between July until today, IRCC was holding […]

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Enhanced vs. Base Provincial Nominations—What is the difference?

February 1, 2023 admin base provincial nomination, cec, enhanced provincial nomination, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled workers program, fstp, fswp, immigration, Invitation to Apply, ita, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:56 +0000

Since its implementation in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has helped a plethora of people immigrate to Canada. Candidates looking to apply through the PNP will potentially have two streams of nomination available to them: the regular (base) PNP (separate from Express Entry) or the Express Entry-aligned (enhanced) PNP. Get a Free Canadian Immigration […]

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How to bring pets to Canada

January 31, 2023 admin canada border service agency, family, how to bring pets, immigrate to canada, immigration, pets

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:51 +0000

Pets are members of the family, and many newcomers wouldn’t think of leaving them behind when they decide to immigrate to Canada. Canada’s rules for importing pets are fairly straightforward and have few requirements. However, this can vary depending on why an animal is being brought to Canada, and what country you are bringing your […]

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Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure

January 30, 2023 admin family, immigration, immigration minister, imp, LMIA, sean fraser, temporary residence, tfw, twfp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:42 +0000

Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits. Immigration minister Sean Fraser said that temporarily extending work permits to family members of principal applicants in the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP). This measure will help Canada combat chronic labour shortages. […]

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What is Quebec’s immigration strategy?

January 30, 2023 admin business immigration, canada immigration, immigration, immigration levels plan, qswp, Quebec, quebec business immigration, quebec immigration, quebec skilled worker program, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province and territory in Canada due to its unique francophone status. The Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial jurisdiction, but the federal government plays a leading role in immigration. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations in latest Provincial Nominee Program draws

January 28, 2023 admin bc pnp, canada immigration, canadian immigration, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades, immigration, ita, oinp, permanent residency, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, skilled trades

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:00:19 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can […]

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Poll shows more people than ever want to immigrate to Canada

January 27, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, Gallup, immigration, immigration levels plan, IRCC, labour shortage, settle

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:31 +0000

For the first time, Canada has polled as the second most popular destination for potential newcomers after the United States in the most recent poll by Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm. This is the first time Gallup has released data on this topic since 2018. The poll says that in 2021, 900 million […]

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Why Calgary is a premier destination for international students coming to Canada

January 26, 2023 admin Alberta, article position 3, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, pgwp, sait, sponsor content, study in Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:30:59 +0000

Calgary, the world’s third most livable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index 2022, is among the top destinations for international students looking to pursue education and immigration in Canada. Here’s why. Life as a post-secondary student in Calgary As valued members of the Calgary community, international students will be able to […]

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Express Entry: How does IRCC decide when to hold draws?

January 25, 2023 admin canada immigration, canadian immigration, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, general, immigration, permanent residence, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:10 +0000

There has been a change in routine surrounding Express Entry draws of late. Typically, the draws take place every two weeks on Wednesdays. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently paused draws for six weeks starting November 23 and returned on January 11 inviting 5,500 candidates followed by another draw of the same size […]

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The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage

January 22, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, chinese exclusion act of 1923, coronavirus (covid-19), covid test, covid-19, head tax, Hong Kong, immigration, lunar new year, lunar new year 2023, macao, people's republic of china

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:00:29 +0000

Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1. This year also carries added significance for Chinese Canadians across the country, as 2023 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. What follows will cover the Lunar New Year celebration […]

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